Notification Detail

Reglamento Técnico sobre Bolsas de Plástico Biodegradables (Technical Regulation on biodegradable plastic bags) (21 pages, in Spanish)
Reference: G/TBT/N/PER/129

Date of arrival: 2021 March 11     -     Final date for comments: 2021 May 10

Description

: The notified draft Technical Regulation establishes the technical and labelling requirements for biodegradable plastic bags in order to ensure that, as part of a circular economy model, no microplastic pollution or hazardous substances are produced as a result of their degradation. It also mitigates the risks to and adverse impact on the environment and health, in addition to reducing information asymmetry in the consumption chain, thereby generating social well-being.

Objectives

Prevention of Deceptive Practices & Cons. Protect.
Protection of Human Health or Safety
Protection of Environment

Fields of Activity

Products of the chemical industry

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